Spaulding had lost three straight at home, but on Wednesday they dropped down to 11-6 to make it four. They fell just short of the Alvirne Broncos by a score of 3-1. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 28, 2017, but that streak is no more.
James Mabey was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run over six innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up a single earned run in three consecutive appearances.
As for Alvirne, with the win, they broke their seven-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 8th.
On Alvirne's side, Memphis Beach spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Gavin Baviello, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Logan Orr also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Spaulding is set to challenge their familiar foe Concord at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Alvirne will face off against rival Londonderry at 4:00 p.m. on Monday.
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